Arby's parent company to buy burger chain Sonic in $2.3 billion deal

[Miles Archer]

Arby's parent company to buy burger chain Sonic in $2.3 billion deal



The company behind Arby's will buy drive-in burger chain Sonic in a deal announced Tuesday.

Inspire Brands, which took over Buffalo Wild Wings last year, will acquire Sonic for $2.3 billion including debt, the company said in a statement.

The purchase adds to Inspire's collection of restaurants that includes, alongside Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, Mexican food chain Rusty Taco.

The Sonic purchase plays into Inspire's overall strategy of acquiring distinct, dissimilar brands, the company said. Known for burgers, hot dogs and specialty drinks, Sonic brings focuses not present at Arby's or Rusty Taco while operating outside of the fast-casual realm where Buffalo Wild Wings exists.

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[Frustratedlady]

1. That's a waste of money. We have a successful Arby's in town, but a Sonic opened

here this summer and it was a bust. There are hardly ever any cars parked there and I sure haven't heard any good comments on them, either. I stopped once and that was enough for me.

Way too many fast foods.

[LeftInTX]

2. I love Sonic

I think I'm the only person that does...

I love their shakes......they're open late...their prices are reasonable.

[rurallib]

3. The Sonic in a nearby town is now a Dunkin' Donuts

so maybe Inspire will be Inspired to buy them next